Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations

Key Points

• 1The FCC designated specific radio frequencies that private space companies can use for launching rockets and communicating with spacecraft
• 2This change supports the growing commercial space industry by giving companies dedicated communication channels instead of requiring government approval for every launch
• 3The rule protects other wireless services (like cell phones and weather radar) by preventing space launch communications from causing interference
• 4Commercial space companies can now plan launches more efficiently without competing for limited government-controlled frequencies
• 5The regulation reflects the shift toward private space travel and satellite businesses, which have become major parts of the U.S. economy

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